Abstract: A phase change system comprising a reduction assembly, a cold sublimation assembly, and a hot sublimation assembly. The reduction assembly comprises a reduction crucible, a first modular crucible, and a reduction control nozzle and, when assembled, the reduction control nozzle is positioned between an open end of the reduction crucible and an open end of the first modular crucible and a protruding outlet of the reduction control nozzle extends into an activity chamber of the first modular crucible. The cold sublimation assembly comprises a collection crucible and a cold sublimation control nozzle and, when assembled, the cold sublimation control nozzle extends into an activity chamber of the collection crucible. In addition, the hot sublimation assembly comprises a hot sublimation crucible and a second modular crucible and, when assembled, the hot sublimation crucible is fluidly coupled to the second modular crucible.

Abstract: The present application provides tobacco inbred plants dS1746, dS1746MS, dS1564 and dS1564MS. The present application also provides parts of such plants and products made from those parts. The present application also includes progeny of the provided plants including hybrids.

Abstract: A composite board includes an inner core defining a top side, a bottom side, a first lateral side, and a second lateral side, the inner core including a polymeric composition. At least one reinforcing tape layer extends at least partially along the first lateral side and the second lateral side of the inner core, and an outer skin layer surrounds the inner core and the at least one reinforcing tape layer.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for services utilizing transaction devices such as Automated Teller Machines. An example method comprises receiving a request comprising at least one constraint for a transaction and providing at least one ATM that satisfies at least one constraint of the request. A second method comprises analyzing, via a language model, the request, and based on the analysis, determining the at least one ATM that satisfies at least one constraint of the request. A third method comprises utilizing a QR code to perform a transaction at an ATM without receiving tactile input.

Abstract: A self-testing circuit may transmit a first test vector to a test block of a plurality of test blocks in the self-testing circuit. The first test vector may correspond to a first configuration for a set of components in the test block. The self-testing circuit may measure a first current drawn by the test block when the set of components is in the first configuration. The self-testing circuit may also transmit a second test vector to the test block, the second test vector corresponding to a second configuration for the set of components. The self-testing circuit may measure a second current drawn by the test block when the set of components is in the second configuration. Based on a comparison between the first and second currents, the self-testing circuit may detect a defect in the test block.

Abstract: Screen material with improved visibility for use as an insect screen. The screen material is formed of a mesh of polymer coated threads having a denier of 190 to 360, wherein the polymer coated threads comprise 20-30 wt. % polyester thread core and 70-80 wt. % PVC coating.

Abstract: A pet waste bag retainer and organizer system that allows for a roll of bags to be retained by a tail portion of the system, wherein the tail puts an internal pressure on the cavity or core of the roll bags. The system further including a retaining portion for the carrying of used pet waste bag, thus helping the user to not have to carry the used pet waste bag until it can be disposed of. The retaining portion includes an opening designed to allowed a knotted bag to pass therethrough and down a retention slot having retention protrusion extending into the retention slot that helps secure the pet waste bag while transporting.

Abstract: Insulation and heating devices and systems are provided that may also function as a enclosure/container which heats and insulates a volume within the device. The device(s) provide volumetric constraints designed to hold fluids and/or processes that could freeze or become unstable in cold environments. The importance of maintaining a temperature above freezing on the interior of an enclosure containing instruments, sensors and instrument manifolds, including wetted parts of the system that carry the process streams, can be extremely critical. In all cases the method of mounting an insulated and heated liner system which includes heater cables being routed in a way to uniformly heat the entire internal skin area of a rigid or semi-rigid housing is also critical. The goal of the devices methods and systems is to properly hold heat in and eliminate heat loss that naturally occurs for heating enclosures filled with instrumentation in cold conditions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to transgenic red ornamental fish, as well as methods of making such fish by in vitro fertilization techniques. Also disclosed are methods of establishing a population of such transgenic fish and methods of providing them to the ornamental fish industry for the purpose of marketing.

Abstract: An apparatus for providing a safety-critical operating environment, comprising a host circuit having a processor and a memory containing instructions configuring the processor to operate a first partition within a virtual environment, by instantiating a hypervisor, generating a virtualization layer supervised by the hypervisor, and operating the first partition in the virtual environment using the virtualization layer, receive a configuration request containing a configuration request from the first partition, create a second partition within the virtual environment based on the configuration request by allocating processor time and a memory space for the second partition using the hypervisor based on the a partition policy, integrate a software module into the virtual environment by instantiating, within the second partition, a software image into a container having a non-preemptible container runtime, and verify a compliance of the integrated software module at the first partition.

Abstract: Cementitious overlays and methods for application. Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure use a “sandwich” structure. The sandwich of layers includes an epoxy layer to adhere to a substrate; the epoxy may be embedded with grit to provide sufficient physical texture for a cementitious layer to bond with. A cementitious layer is poured over the epoxy layer; the cementitious layer provides structural strength and rigidity. In some variants, the cementitious layer may also be aesthetically styled—the calcium aluminate cement (CAC) particle size allows for brushing and other fine detail manipulations which may be particularly important to achieve organic, flow-like patterns. Finally, the topmost layer of the sandwich uses a sealant or epoxy to protect the underlying cementitious layer. The topmost layer may be clear or may add layers of additional colors or other visual effects (glitter, metallic foils, etc.).

Abstract: A system and method are described that enables mobile devices (e.g. including but not limited to a mobile phone or the like), to intercept and respond to contactless card authentication requests, allowing mobile devices to be used in place of contactless cards. Enabling mobile phone devices to emulate contactless cards decreases issues related to lost or damaged cards, enabling a single device to be used to provide tokens related to multiple different contactless cards, and leverages functionality of the mobile device to provide dual-factor authentication.

Abstract: This document describes apparatuses, systems, and techniques for performing system-level testing on a processing device incorporated while the device is still incorporated within a silicon wafer by electrically coupling an emulator system to the silicon wafer. For example, an apparatus includes a wafer interface configured to engage contacts on a silicon wafer for a selected processing device of a plurality of processing devices incorporated within the silicon wafer. A emulator system is operatively coupled to the wafer interface to electrically engage the contacts for the selected processing device and to model a computing device in which the selected processing device will be used. The emulator system includes components enabling the selected processing device to access and execute software via the emulator system to test functionality of the selected processing device in executing the software without the selected processing device being divided from others of the plurality of processing devices.

Abstract: A system and method to be used to close an opening. In particular, the system may include a kit that seals the opening around a window air conditioning unit which is mounted in a window. The system includes a left side panel which may be placed in a first opening between a side of the air conditioner and a left side jamb of the window. The system further includes a right side panel which may be placed in a second opening between a right side of the air conditioner and a right side jamb of the window. The system also has a top panel which may be placed in the opening between the left side jamb and the right side jamb on the top of the unit. The panels may be mounted with adhesive and such that flaps seal the openings near the right and left side flaps.

Abstract: An apparatus configured to provide portioned instances of a compressible material includes a channel assembly, a gas source, a cutting assembly, and a discharge assembly. The channel assembly holds a bulk instance of the material extending through upper and lower channels of a continuous channel. The gas source supplies gas to compress the bulk instance. The cutting assembly moves in relation to the channel assembly to isolate the upper and lower channels, severing upper and lower material portions of the bulk instance. The discharge assembly directs gas to impinge on a lower face of the cutting assembly to discharge the lower material portion as a portioned instance. The channel assembly may be moveable, where operation of the gas source, cutting assembly, and/or discharge assembly are based on moving the channel assembly between various positions. The gas supply may be controlled based on a determined property of the portioned instance.

Abstract: An apparatus for the continuous monitoring of a pipeline or a pipeline network carrying flowing media that can not only detect the presence of a leak but also locate the source of the leak through the use of rarefraction wave detection and methods of using the same is disclosed within. The apparatus and method are specifically configured to locate the leak source within less than 36 inches using a calibration means and a noise cancellation means.

Abstract: An electronic device case particularly useful for tablets and cell phones. The device case has a sidewall with an overhanging wall that properly positions the electronic device adjacent to a back wall for efficient wireless charging. A solar cell is affixed to the back wall and faces outwardly of the case. An inverter is directly connected to the solar cell and is for converging direct current from the solar cell into alternating current upon light being received onto the solar cell. An inductive coil is directly connected to the inverter so that the inductive coil provides an alternating magnetic field upon light being received onto the solar cell. No battery is required within the device case and it relies solely on power from the solar cell.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating device includes a housing that defines a capsule-receiving cavity, a lid configured to close the housing, and a replaceable mouthpiece coupleable to the lid such that air entering the housing and drawn through the capsule-receiving cavity exits out of the mouthpiece. The lid may be fixedly coupled to the housing at a first point and releasably coupleable to the housing at a second point. The capsule-receiving cavity may have a first end having a first width, and a second end have a second width that is different from the first width. The capsule-receiving cavity may be tapered between the first end and the second end. The mouthpiece may be coupleable to the first end. One or more alignment member may be disposed at or towards the second end. The alignment members may include seals and/or electrical connections and/or flat surfaces and/or angled surfaces.

Abstract: A user can select a capacity setting for a transitional partition that determines the allocation between a low-density partition and a high-density partition in the transitional partition. The transitional partition can dynamically change among multiple settings having different capacities for the low-density partition. If the current setting of the transitional partition does not efficiently utilize the available storage space based on the user's preferences for storing different types of data in the low-density partition and the high-density partition, then the user can choose to change the transitional partition to a different setting that better suits the individual user's storage allocation preferences. Therefore, valuable storage space will not be under-utilized but instead will be repurposed for more efficient use by converting a low-density partition to a high-density partition, and vice versa.

Abstract: Methods and systems for intercepting convergent data streams. In some aspects, the system may, in response to receiving a first data stream including a plurality of user activities executed by a user, generate a first projected future data stream. The first projected future data stream can include potential future activities for the user. The system may process the first projected future data stream to determine a first cluster to associate with the user. Furthermore, the system may determine whether the first cluster is a type of intervention cluster requiring direction to the user for future activity. In response to determining that the first cluster is a type of intervention cluster, the system may generate a notification to the user including one or more user activities to execute to exit the first cluster. This allows the system to prevent or intercept undesired activities executed by users.